A study on the needs and priorities of young people in Chisinau Municipality analyzed including their self-perception, problem area, personal development possibilities, health knowledge, labor market integration and involvement in decision-making.<\/p>\n
The survey was carried out on a sample of 2050 young people aged 14-35 years, living in 5 sectors of the Chisinau Municipality as well as in suburbs.<\/p>\n
The method of data collection was mixed, using both online and offline techniques to ensure a broad coverage and diversity of respondents. Thus, two main methods were used: CAWI<\/strong> (Computer-Assisted Web Interviewing), an online data collection method, and CAPI<\/strong> (Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing), computer-assisted personal interviews, where the interviewer uses devices such as tablets or cell phones to record responses directly during the interview.<\/p>\n According to the results, 60.7% of the respondents are pupils or students, and another 39.3% are private or state employees, entrepreneurs or not employed.<\/p>\n Sources of information on youth services<\/strong><\/p>\n The survey assesses sources of information for young people over a recent period. It gives an overview of the most used online platforms. Specifically, 23% of respondents rate Instagram as the main source of information. After that, follows TikTok – 17.8%, Telegram – 12%, Facebook – 11.7%, and another 35% include websites, radio, state institutions, newspapers, acquaintances and others.<\/p>\n Activities that should be organized by youth organizations or institutions<\/strong><\/p>\n According to the collected data, 32.7% of the respondents mentioned vocational trainings, leisure activities and career guidance sessions as the most relevant activities that should be organized by youth institutions.<\/p>\n Another 27.8% foresee the organization of leadership courses, language courses, health education, internships and others.<\/p>\n Areas that need improvement to better support students<\/strong><\/p>\n 44.66% of young people say that access to scholarships, financial aid, study spaces, educational resources are areas, which would need improvement to better support students.<\/p>\n Another 40.95% indicate areas, such as extracurricular activities, transportation, infrastructure, mental health and support services.<\/p>\n Degree of involvement of young people in local decision-making<\/strong><\/p>\n According to the results, 32.4% of young people report an increased interest in participating in elections, expressing a desire to directly influence the political and administrative directions of their community.<\/p>\n At the same time, 18.3% of respondents say that they are interested in participating in activities organized by youth centres and cultural institutions, which they perceive as places of expression and training.<\/p>\n Activities organized by the Local Public Administration in which young people have participated<\/strong><\/p>\n The survey shows that, despite a moderate interest in the activities carried out by the authorities, a significant proportion of young people have already participated in at least one action initiated by the Local Public Administration.<\/p>\n More specifically, 28.3% of respondents said that they had participated in cultural events such as festivals, fairs or concerts. These activities are perceived as accessible and attractive, offering both entertainment and socializing opportunities.<\/p>\n At the same time, 4.7% of young people mention that they have been involved in environmental activities or community campaigns initiated by authorities. These initiatives, although less visible, respond to a real need for empowerment and active involvement in the life of the capital.<\/p>\n Voluntary activities in which young people have taken part in the last 12 months<\/strong><\/p>\n According to the results, 11.9% of respondents have volunteered in a public institution, contributing to the smooth running of local activities and gaining experience in interacting with the administration.<\/p>\n At the same time, 10.2% of young people have been involved in local development projects, supporting civic, cultural or educational initiatives aimed at improving life in the community.<\/p>\n Also, 9.9% of the participants were active in charitable campaigns, either by collecting donations or supporting vulnerable people, demonstrating empathy and social responsibility.<\/p>\n Volunteer card<\/strong><\/p>\n The survey examines the prevalence and young people’s perceptions of the volunteer card, a document designed to formally recognize civic involvement and voluntary activity. The results indicate limited use but considerable appreciation among those who hold it.<\/p>\n More specifically, only 15.7% of respondents say that they have a volunteer card, which reveals a need to promote this tool more intensively among young people involved in community activities.<\/p>\n At the same time, 27.4% of participants consider the volunteer card as “very useful”, emphasizing its role in validating non-formal experiences, facilitating access to educational and professional opportunities, as well as in strengthening personal portfolios.<\/p>\n Perception of young people on the difficulty to find a job in Chisinau<\/strong><\/p>\n The survey explores the perception of young people in the capital on the difficulty to access a job, providing a clear picture of the reality they face on the labor market.<\/p>\n Only 5.1% of the respondents consider it “very easy” to find a job in the capital, which suggests a big gap between their expectations and the reality of the labor market.<\/p>\n 17.1% of young people say that finding a job is “fairly easy”, which indicates a certain flexibility in the system. On the other hand, 37.8% of respondents consider the process “neither easy nor difficult”. On the other hand, 26.6% of young people find it “quite difficult” to find a job and 8.1% say it is “very difficult”.<\/p>\n Methods used by young people to find a job<\/strong><\/p>\n The survey examined the methods by which young people in Chisinau search for a job, highlighting the various strategies used to access professional opportunities. According to the results, the most frequently used methods are related to social connections and direct interaction with employers.<\/p>\n 71.6% of young people resort to friends, relatives and colleagues to find jobs, which emphasizes the importance of personal connections in the employment process.<\/p>\n Next, 61.4% of respondents use direct connections with hiring managers. These methods can include sending resumes directly or contacting employers.<\/p>\n In addition, 35.9% of young people choose to advertise job vacancies to draw attention to their availability to work.<\/p>\n And 27.1% of respondents register with labor offices, suggesting a moderate use of available public resources, but still an important option for a part of Chisinau’s youth.<\/p>\n Young people’s intentions to start a business in the next 2 years<\/strong><\/p>\n The survey assessed young people’s intentions to become entrepreneurs in the next two years, providing a clear picture of the desire to start their own business and the reasons behind this decision.<\/p>\n 24.3% of respondents said they were likely to start a business, suggesting a moderate interest in entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n At the same time, 12.4% are certain that they will start a business during this period, indicating a clear determination among a proportion of young people.<\/p>\n In terms of why young people want to become entrepreneurs, the results are significant.<\/p>\n 35.6% of respondents want to become professionally independent, emphasizing the desire to control their own decisions.<\/p>\n At the same time, 32.6% of young people are motivated by the possibility of earning more money, reflecting an interest in improving financial stability.<\/p>\n Level of discrimination and inclusion (health status) The survey assessed young people\u2019s perceptions of the level of discrimination and inclusion, particularly in the context of health status. The results provide a general picture of young people\u2019s well-being, as well as their perception of discrimination.<\/p>\n 24% consider their health status to be very good, and 47.3% rate it as quite good, suggesting a general state of well-being among respondents.<\/p>\n At the same time, 20.9% believe that their health is neither good nor bad, indicating a more neutral perception of this aspect.<\/p>\n Regarding discrimination, the majority of young people consider that this does not represent a significant problem.<\/strong><\/p>\n 69.9% of respondents state that there is no discrimination, which denotes a low degree of perception of discrimination in society.<\/p>\n Also, 10.3% assess discrimination at a low level, which suggests a minority that may experience mild forms of discrimination.<\/p>\n Based on the data obtained, the implementation of public policies in the field by young people follows, with the help of Local Public Authorities.<\/p>\n Conducted annually, the Municipal Youth Survey of Chisinau<\/strong> facilitates a deep understanding of the realities faced by young people in the capital, serving as a basis for constantly assessing the perspectives, needs and level of involvement of young people in community life.<\/p>\n The ideas proposed within the Municipal Forum<\/a><\/strong> <\/span>will be outlined in the municipality\u2019s activity plans in 2026.<\/p>\n The detailed results of the survey can be viewed below:<\/p>\n\n\t\t
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